Of course, here is a detailed post on how to disable the Vanguard command-line interface (cmd).
How to Disable Vanguard CMD: A Step-by-Step Guide
Hey there, Valorant players and PC enthusiasts! Ever found yourself in a situation where you need to temporarily disable Vanguard? Maybe you're troubleshooting a game, trying to run another program that conflicts with it, or just want to see if it's affecting your PC's performance. Whatever the reason, this guide is here to help you through the process, step by step.
Ready? Let's dive in!
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Step 1: The Initial Check - Is Vanguard Even Running?
Before we do anything, let's confirm that Vanguard is actually active. You might think it is, but it's always good to be sure.
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First, look for the Valorant icon in your system tray (the bottom-right corner of your taskbar). It's a small red 'V' shield. If you see it, great!
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If you don't see it, don't panic. It might be hidden. Click on the small upward-pointing arrow (the 'Show hidden icons' button) to expand the tray.
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If you still don't see it, open your Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Navigate to the 'Processes' tab and look for anything related to 'Riot Vanguard' or 'vgk.sys'.
If you've confirmed that Vanguard is indeed running, let's move on to the next step.
Step 2: The Easiest Way - Disabling Vanguard Through the System Tray
This is the most straightforward method and the one Riot Games intends for you to use for temporary disabling.
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Right-click on the Riot Vanguard icon in your system tray.
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A small menu will pop up. You'll see an option that says "Exit Vanguard."
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Click on it. A confirmation message will appear, asking if you want to close Riot Vanguard.
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Click "Yes."
Congratulations! You have now disabled Vanguard. Keep in mind that you will need to restart your computer for the changes to take full effect and to play any Vanguard-protected game, you will have to restart your PC again to re-enable it.
Tip: Read actively — ask yourself questions as you go.
Step 3: A Deeper Dive - Managing Vanguard from Services
Sometimes, the system tray method doesn't work, or you want to ensure it's completely stopped. This is where the 'Services' window comes in handy.
Sub-step 3.1: Opening the Services Window
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Press Windows Key + R to open the 'Run' dialog box.
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In the text box, type
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This will open the 'Services' window, which lists all the services running on your computer.
Sub-step 3.2: Locating and Stopping the Vanguard Service
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In the Services window, scroll down the list until you find the service named "vgc" (which stands for Vanguard Client).
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Right-click on the 'vgc' service.
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From the context menu, select "Properties."
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In the 'Properties' window, look for the 'Startup type' dropdown menu. It will likely be set to 'Automatic'.
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Change the 'Startup type' to "Manual" or "Disabled." We recommend 'Manual' if you plan to use Vanguard again.
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Now, click on the "Stop" button.
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Click "Apply" and then "OK."
Step 4: The Ultimate Option - Uninstalling Vanguard
If you're done with Valorant for a while or are facing persistent issues, you might consider uninstalling Vanguard completely. Be aware that you will need to reinstall it to play Valorant or any other Riot game that uses it.
Sub-step 4.1: Accessing Apps & features
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Click on the Start button.
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Type "Add or remove programs" and click on the corresponding search result. This will open the 'Apps & features' settings page.
Sub-step 4.2: Finding and Uninstalling Riot Vanguard
Tip: Summarize each section in your own words.
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In the search bar under 'Apps & features', type "Riot Vanguard."
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Click on the "Riot Vanguard" entry in the list.
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Click on the "Uninstall" button.
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A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click "Uninstall" again.
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You may need to give administrator permission to proceed with the uninstallation.
Once the uninstallation is complete, you'll be prompted to restart your computer. It's essential to do so to fully remove the Vanguard kernel-level driver.
Step 5: A Quick Note on CMD - A Common Misconception
You might have been searching for how to disable "Vanguard cmd." It's important to understand that there isn't a direct command-line interface for Vanguard that you can simply run commands on like a regular program. Vanguard is a service that runs in the background. The commands you might find online are usually for managing services through the Command Prompt.
For example, to stop the service from CMD, you could use the command:
net stop vgc
And to start it, you would use:
net start vgc
However, this requires administrator privileges and is essentially doing the same thing as the 'Services' method in a more technical way. The 'Services' window is generally more user-friendly for this task.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are 10 common questions related to disabling Vanguard, with quick answers to help you out.
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How to disable Vanguard temporarily?
Right-click the Vanguard shield icon in your system tray and select 'Exit Vanguard'. You will need to restart your PC to play Valorant again.
How to uninstall Riot Vanguard from my PC?
Go to 'Add or remove programs' in your Windows settings, find 'Riot Vanguard' in the list, and click 'Uninstall'.
How to stop Vanguard from starting automatically?
Open 'services.msc', find the 'vgc' service, right-click on it, go to 'Properties', and change the 'Startup type' to 'Manual' or 'Disabled'.
How to restart the Vanguard service?
Open 'services.msc', find the 'vgc' service, right-click on it, and select 'Start'. If it is already running, you can select 'Restart'.
How to check if Vanguard is running?
QuickTip: Look for patterns as you read.
Look for the red Riot Vanguard shield icon in your system tray or check for 'Riot Vanguard' or 'vgk.sys' in your Task Manager's 'Processes' tab.
How to fix Vanguard not starting?
Try restarting your computer. If that doesn't work, try reinstalling Valorant and Vanguard. Make sure your anti-virus software is not blocking it.
How to play Valorant after disabling Vanguard?
You can't. You must have Vanguard enabled and running to play Valorant. You will need to restart your PC to re-enable it.
How to disable Vanguard's startup?
Change the 'vgc' service's 'Startup type' to 'Manual' in the 'services.msc' window. This prevents it from starting with Windows.
How to re-enable Riot Vanguard?
The easiest way is to simply launch Valorant. The game will automatically prompt you to restart your computer to re-enable Vanguard.
How to know if Vanguard is causing a problem?
If you experience blue screen errors, crashes, or conflicts with other software (like virtual machines or certain anti-cheat software), try disabling Vanguard to see if the issue resolves.
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